Live Auction preview
John Peck & Linda
Fernando Aguerre & family with Brandy of Walden
Live Auction
A few Legends
Jericho & Linda Benson
Hula before the auction
Mickey
Woodie, 2010 co-chairThe third week in August is the Moores UCSD Cancer Center Luau & Longboard Invitational to help to increase cancer awareness and raise much needed funds for cancer research and care.
Now in its 16th year, it has become one of the most successful surfing fundraisers and donated more than $3 million for the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. The Luau & Longboard Invitational has an international reputation for bringing together in the aloha spirit some of the most respected men and women in surfing history with community leaders, scientists, and national celebrities to surf for a cure.
Now in its 16th year, it has become one of the most successful surfing fundraisers and donated more than $3 million for the Moores UCSD Cancer Center. The Luau & Longboard Invitational has an international reputation for bringing together in the aloha spirit some of the most respected men and women in surfing history with community leaders, scientists, and national celebrities to surf for a cure.
The 2009 Longboard luau was a bit smaller this year a combination of scheduling conflicts ( surf expo was the same weekend) and no doubt economic issues, but what did not change was the stoke in the air for this great cause. Year after year the Longboard luau team puts on an amazing first class event and year after year the legends show up with out compensation to surf and support the longboard luau. It was great to see the cancer survivors team go out and surf strong, and to hear the crowds on the beach cheer them on.
Walden Surfboards was proud to participate again this year, even though Walden himself could not attend, he was overseas doing dealer and promo tours. Sent to represent the Walden Surfboard family was girlfriend Brandy who once again dreamed up a great concept surfboard for the live auction. The winner of the 2009 Longboard Luau Walden/Brewer photo surfboard was Fernando Aguerre, Fernando was also the winner of the 2009 Walden board. A big thank you to Fernando for his support, we are proud to have two boards in his amazing private collection. The auction didn't fetch the prices it had in previous years, but we know the team at the Longboard luau will just work harder, their good at that. We can't wait for next year.
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